Interim Clinical Director CVICU & CCU

Interim Clinical Director CVICU & CCU Needed in Memphis, Tennessee!

The Position

• An Interim Clinical Director CVICU & CCU is needed to provide leadership oversight for high-acuity cardiovascular critical care units, including CVICU, stepdown, ICU, and CCU services.
• Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, this leader will oversee a team of approximately 100 FTEs.
• Key responsibilities include providing hands-on leadership across daily operations, ensuring appropriate staffing and patient flow, supporting and mentoring staff, and building strong relationships with physicians and key stakeholders while promoting team engagement and continued growth.
• The ideal candidate will be a confident, approachable, and highly visible leader who excels at building trust, mentoring staff, and navigating change. They should be collaborative, adaptable, emotionally intelligent, and skilled at fostering engagement and accountability. Must be highly organized, patient-focused, and able to adapt quickly to changing needs. Excellent communication skills will be critical.
• Must be available to start within 2-3 weeks of acceptance.

Requirements

• BSN required; masters degree preferred.
• Active Tennessee RN license or compact state license required.
• Extensive pediatric experience required, with strong leadership experience in high-acuity cardiovascular and critical care settings, including heart transplant, heart failure, ECMO, and CRRT.

The Community

• Memphis offers a celebrated music heritage, with renowned blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll attractions throughout the city.
• The city features an impressive culinary scene known for barbecue, Southern cuisine, local favorites, and a growing variety of dining experiences.
• Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, trails, riverfront recreation, and scenic spaces along the Mississippi River.
• Memphis provides numerous cultural and family-friendly attractions, including museums, historic sites, entertainment venues, and professional sporting events.
• With its combination of Southern hospitality, cultural attractions, entertainment, dining, and outdoor recreation, Memphis offers an engaging lifestyle for professionals during an interim assignment.

Compensation Details

• Compensation Range: $160,000 to $170,000 annually.
• The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation. Additionally, some candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, depending on the specific role, including but not limited to health insurance coverage and retirement benefits.
• The listed base compensation range represents a good faith estimate of potential earnings at the time of this job posting and may be subject to future adjustments.

Interim Leadership with B.E. Smith

• Becoming an Interim Leader through BE Smith provides an exceptional opportunity to rapidly make meaningful improvement in healthcare settings. Is the interim leadership lifestyle right for you? Apply now and discover how Interim Leadership could revolutionize your career path.
• Joining the B.E. Smith team means you could receive a full benefits package upon accepting roles. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and a flexible spending account, with some benefits varying based on the job's type and duration.
• As a B.E. Smith employee, we manage your taxes by handling withholdings and also paying the employer portion of your FICA contributions.
• Interim positions come with varying travel requirements. B.E. Smith and the client cover all travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses. You receive bi-weekly trips home at the client's expense, plus a rental car and comfortable lodging for a convenient living experience.
• Some roles may require specific licenses. A compact nursing license allows registered nurses to work in any state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact without needing separate state licenses. Stay up to date on new legislation, and confirm licensure requirements with the recruiter.
• B.E. Smith is continuously addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with a commitment to transparent communication. We strive to mitigate its impact on clients, healthcare workers, employees, and stakeholders of B.E. Smith. Upholding our integrity, we remain dedicated to sharing timely updates and insights, guided by our core value of "Doing the Right Thing."

Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:

Peter Benson

Senior Executive Recruiter

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